Episode
MURDERED: Shaquita Bennett // Tara Costigan
37:12
Published: Mon Oct 05 2020
Description
This week, for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we're bringing you the stories of two women whose lives were stolen by their abusive ex-partners.We are supporting two organizations. The Network, which is a Chicago based advocacy group who has provided training and services to people in the same area where Shaquita lived.We also are supporting the Center for Survivor Agency and Justice in their missions to foster change at all levels and empower communities to better meet the needs of survivors everywhere. For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/. Sources for this episode cannot be listed due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-shaquita-bennett-tara-costigan
Chapters
This podcast sheds light on the tragic fates of two women who never met in life, but who share similar experiences.
00:00 - 02:58 (02:58)
Summary
This podcast sheds light on the tragic fates of two women who never met in life, but who share similar experiences. Domestic violence statistics have taken a scary turn during the pandemic as public health measures designed to stop the virus from spreading have left victims isolated.
EpisodeMURDERED: Shaquita Bennett // Tara Costigan
PodcastCrime Junkie
Shakita obtains a court order against her abusive partner, Deshaun, but he violates it by leaving threatening voicemails.
02:58 - 07:54 (04:55)
Summary
Shakita obtains a court order against her abusive partner, Deshaun, but he violates it by leaving threatening voicemails. The status of her situation after obtaining the order is unknown due to lack of information available.
EpisodeMURDERED: Shaquita Bennett // Tara Costigan
PodcastCrime Junkie
Domestic violence can cause issues for employed victims such as fear for their job security, decreased productivity, absenteeism, and trouble concentrating.
07:55 - 15:07 (07:12)
Summary
Domestic violence can cause issues for employed victims such as fear for their job security, decreased productivity, absenteeism, and trouble concentrating. Additionally, black women are disproportionately affected by intimate partner violence.
EpisodeMURDERED: Shaquita Bennett // Tara Costigan
PodcastCrime Junkie
The speaker reassures those in abusive relationships that they are not alone and encourages them to seek help.
15:07 - 23:23 (08:15)
Summary
The speaker reassures those in abusive relationships that they are not alone and encourages them to seek help. They also discuss the topic of meeting the family in a relationship.
EpisodeMURDERED: Shaquita Bennett // Tara Costigan
PodcastCrime Junkie
The emotional toll of leaving an abusive relationship can be complicated and difficult, as seen through the experiences of Tara and her family in dealing with the aftermath of her leaving her husband Marcus due to his drug use and abuse.
23:23 - 28:17 (04:53)
Summary
The emotional toll of leaving an abusive relationship can be complicated and difficult, as seen through the experiences of Tara and her family in dealing with the aftermath of her leaving her husband Marcus due to his drug use and abuse.
EpisodeMURDERED: Shaquita Bennett // Tara Costigan
PodcastCrime Junkie
Tara files for a domestic violence order to protect herself and her newborn from her ex-partner Marcus, who caused a scene at the hospital after discovering their child had been born.
28:17 - 35:04 (06:46)
Summary
Tara files for a domestic violence order to protect herself and her newborn from her ex-partner Marcus, who caused a scene at the hospital after discovering their child had been born.
EpisodeMURDERED: Shaquita Bennett // Tara Costigan
PodcastCrime Junkie
Crime Junkie podcast is supporting two organizations, The Network and Center for Survivor Agency and Justice, by donating a portion of their ad sales and fan club profits.
35:04 - 37:09 (02:04)
Summary
Crime Junkie podcast is supporting two organizations, The Network and Center for Survivor Agency and Justice, by donating a portion of their ad sales and fan club profits. These organizations provide training, services, and resources to survivors of violence and advocate for change at all levels.